Kabocha Squash Dippers (A Cozy, Hearty Vegan Appetizer)

These roasted kabocha squash dippers are a cozy, hearty, and healthy vegan appetizer. They're warm, satisfying, and perfect for dipping and sharing.

Ingredients

  • Kabocha squash
  • Oil of choice for roasting
  • Generous salt and pepper
  • Spices of choice (see ideas above in the post text)
  • Garnishes of choice (see ideas above in the post text)
  • Dip(s) of choice (see ideas above in the post text)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425.
  2. Cut the kabocha squash in half through its stem, perpendicular to its equator, and scoop out the seeds.
  3. Place each half open side downward and cut into 8-12 wedges of even thickness.
  4. Lay the squash wedges on a well-oiled sheet tray, then add generous salt and pepper.
  5. Roast the squash wedges for ~20-30 minutes until partially but not completely tender.
  6. While the squash cooks, prepare the garnishes and dips you've chosen to use.
  7. Remove the sheet tray from the oven and sprinkle the squash wedges with whatever seasonings you've chosen to use. Return them to the oven for another 10-15 minutes and roast until tender and completely cooked through.
  8. When the squash is finished, arrange the wedges on a serving platter alongside the dip.
  9. Top the squash with whatever garnishes you've chosen to use.
RECIPE from The Rogue Brussel Sprout Blog
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